Sweet Home High School is a public high school located in Sweet Home, Oregon, United States.
Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Sweet Home High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweet Home High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sweet Home School District, covering approximately 1,020.9 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 26.7 miles, and the furthest edge reaching up to 46.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweet Home High School's student population of 752 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Give each child every chance to achieve their potential.
School Rankings
Sweet Home High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Home High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Home High School's ranking?
Sweet Home High School is ranked #1009 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sweet Home High School often compared to?
Sweet Home High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon High School, Central Linn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Home High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Home High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Sweet Home High School?
752 students attend Sweet Home High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sweet Home High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Home High School?
Sweet Home High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Home High School offer ?
Sweet Home High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sweet Home High School part of?
Sweet Home High School is part of Sweet Home SD 55 School District.
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